Flourishing programs in 90+ disciplines. A vibrant Christian mission. $50 million
in new campus construction. Championship athletics. 94% placement within 6 months
of graduation. There’s never been a better time to consider Hope College.

As a member of the MIAA and NCAA Division III associations, Hope College sponsors
22 varsity sports for men and women. The college is home to the 2014 NCAA Division
III National Championship women’s volleyball team.

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Lori Bouwman

Lori Bouwman began working at Hope in 1997 as the administrative assistant for the
dean of students in student life. In 2001, she began her current position as the executive
assistant for the dean of the chapel in campus ministries.

Her responsibilities include assisting the dean of the chapel and other chaplain staff
with scheduling and executing various projects and speaker visits. She also supervises
the campus ministries office, which includes overseeing a part-time administrative
assistant and the student office assistants. She manages the department website and
maintains budgets, records and files.

Education

Associate's degree, business, Grand Rapids Community College

Professional Experience

Lori was employed at Herman Miller for 17 years. She began in word processing, became
an administrative assistant for the vice president of operations and later moved to
the custom choices sales division.

Outside the College

Lori has served as a mentor and Bible study leader for a number of Hope students.
She and her husband enjoy traveling, camping and summers at the cottage, as well as
time with their family and doting on their grandchildren!